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Hostel Alessandro Downtown Reviews

Via Carlo Cattaneo 23, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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53%

The location was very close to the train station, which was good and bad. Sketch people near the train station which wasn't nice, so don't travel here alone. The room was cold. Breakfast is not worth paying for, recommend you go somewhere else.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


80%

Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean ans location was very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel, fun atmosphere, easy to meet people, helpful staff. great free dinner pizza parties, and really good location. I would deffinetly recommend this hostel to anyone travelling to Rome on a budget.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

Clean and comfortable, but nothing better to say than that. Staff seemed annoyed with questions. Not very centrally located to any of the tourist sites, but right across from the metro station. But overall, not a bad place to stay. Just don't ask the staff how to get anywhere, they may think poorly of you. Your stay will be fine here, but not spectacular.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


70%

There is few bathrooms to share, so just one clean for a day it's not enough. The bathroom was the unique problem. The location is very good, near the termini station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

comfortable

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

The location is great, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the other people in my dorm were really friendly and respectful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

The place is in a great location within walking distance of the Colosseum and close proximity to the train station. Staff very friendly and a late check in is not an issue. A towel and flip flops are a must bring. The breakfast was filling do not expect anything fancy but you will not walk away wanting more to eat.


53%

READ THIS!I have been to numerous hostel but never have i hated a stay has much has this one. We cought BED BUGS. When the facilities of the hostel are not the greatest usually the personal of the place makes up for it ... I HAVE NEVER meat personal that was so rude, uninformed and did not care about their guests. They knew nothing about the city, ALL THE INFORMATION for tours and stuff like this were not true (we miss the free walking tours because they gave us the wrong hours).I REGRET MY STAY

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Very nice and cheap hostel near Termini station, which means that's near to the Colosseum and most of Rome's most important monuments as well. If you're also looking for parties in Rome, staying in a place near to Termini station is the best you can do, because all the buses operating during the night get there once in their route. Cheers!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


76%

it was good, but i didn't check it out fully before i booked and i found it to be not quite to my taste. there were a lot of older people which is fine but i felt that socialising was a little hard (and i don't usually have problems with that) it was clean and spacious and the pizza dinner is great, free computer usage and a dinging area... but not what i was looking for exactly.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (15 reviews)


73%

The room was cold and not so clean. It is really close to central station.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (12 reviews)


80%

the hostel was clean and staff were friendly . But the best thing about it was its location . It was right next to termini which made everything easier.


70%

Very large rooms, 2 euro towel rental is insane. Very close to Santa Maria Maggiore.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Clean, comfortable hostel. Reception staff were very helpful. breakfast was very cheap with lots of food available. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


60%

I've had some troubles in my first room, and when i ask for change my room, the night staff was really ironic, almost joking about my complains. At least, the day staff helped me.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

The hostel is a block from Termini, and less than 20 minutes from the Colosseum. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and was able to help with every question I posed to them. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

Well there's nothing bad really about the Hostel except that from November u would pay 3 Euros for breakfast and there Coffee really Suck, and instead of proper orange or pineapple juice, it's actually TANG and the common room is boring !! The Room is cool though but they had the window chained half open only maybe they r afraid someone will jump, but overall it's an average hostel and there are others in Rome better and cheaper :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


76%

If they organize parties would be better.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


86%

Great hostel! Good location by Termini station. The place was extremely clean and spacious. The staff were super nice and helpful and it was so convenient having them around 24/7 to help with all questions and problems. All extra ammenities were really expensive though (laundry, internet, etc.) but overall I got my money's worth.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


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  • 06 Feb 2012 (63%)
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